Weekender: 34 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Day of the Dead Festival

63. Sunny. 0% chance of rain.

First Friday Gallery Crawl at Various South End Art Galleries: View art exhibits while stopping by breweries and restaurants along the way. Free. 5-9pm. Details

Friday Flea Vendor Market and Live Music at Triple C Brewing Company: Shop from local businesses plus enjoy live music and food. Free. 5-9pm. Details

Live Music at The Wine Loft: Vibe to live jazz every Friday evening over wine. Free. 9pm. Details

Charlotte Surfrider’s 10th Anniversary Celebration at HopFly Brewing Co.: Celebrate Hopfly’s anniversary with music, food and a silent auction. Silent auction proceeds benefit Charlotte Surfrider. $25. 7-10pm. Details

First Friday Karaoke Night at The Fairwood 226: Sing along to your favorite song after a few cocktails. Free. 7-10pm. Details

Friday Nights at Camp North End: Explore the districts offering live music, shops and local art. Free. 5-9pm. Details

Charlotte Checkers VS. San Diego Gulls at Bojangles Coliseum: Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the San Diego Gulls. $23+. 7pm. Details

Coco Jones at The Underground: Enjoy a live musical performance from Coco Jones as she makes her tour stop in Charlotte. $52+. 8pm. Details

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Discovery Place: Watch Taylor Swift’s film that’ll make you feel like you experiencing. her record-breaking tour. $25. Times vary. Details 

COOKIN’ at Knight Theater: Watch the Broadway percussion show with a kitchen setting. $25. Times vary. Details

The Power of Voice Event at Tate Recital Hall: Listen to ten speakers including coaches and entrepreneurs discuss professional development. $75. 9am. Details

Comedy Show at Charlotte Comedy Theater: Laugh the night away at jokes from local comedians. $ 15. Times vary. Details  

SATURDAY, November 4

71. Sunny. 0% chance of rain.

The 2023 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon: Cheer on the runners throughout a scenic and winding 26.2-mile course that starts and ends in Uptown Charlotte. Prices vary. 7:20am. Details

The Patriot Gala 2023 at Founders Hall: Enjoy a black tie event with a four-course dinner, wine and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit veterans and military families in the Carolinas. Prices vary. 6-9pm. Details

Joji at Spectrum Center: Vibe to Japanese singer and songwriter during his tour stop in Charlotte. price. 8-10:30pm. Details

Boxing & Brews at Sycamore: Start your morning with a workout and celebrate the workout with a drink from Sycamore. $10. 11:30am-12:15pm. Details

Festival Día de Muertos — Day of the Dead Festival at the Ford Building: Celebrate the Mexican holiday with food, community altars, traditional dances and local art. Free. 12-8pm. Details

Roastin’ for Research CLT 2023 at Divine Barrel Brewing: Enjoy a meal, a new beer release, live music, raffles and an online auction to fight childhood cancer. Proceeds benefit  Reelin’ for Research and UNC Children’s Hospital. $15-$50. 12-8pm. Details

Whiskey, Wine, & Fire at Ballantyne’s Backyard: Spend the evening outdoors around the fire with food, drinks, live music and seminars. $69-$119. 4-9pm. Details

A Jazz Celebration of Stevie Wonder at Middle C Jazz Club: Vibe to the instrumental versions of Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits plus enjoy cocktails and small plates. $36-$45. 6pm. Details

DECADES: Dance Through the Decades at The Music Yard: Party to hit songs from the 70s to the 2000s. $0-$200. 4-6pm. Details

Charlotte Metro Out of the Darkness Walk at Symphony Park: Walk to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Free. 1pm. Details

Pawsitively Matthews 2023 at Stumptown Park: Check out over 40 pet-friendly vendors, food trucks, frisbee shows and live music. Free. 10am-3pm. Details

Rumble x HedgeUS Live DJ Boxing Class & Bar Crawl at Rumble South End: Spend the day enjoying boxing, music from a live DJ and drink specials. Free. 12-5pm. Details 

Fall Jam at Sugar Creek Brewery: Listen to live music from the rock band The Samples and Old Habits. Proceeds benefit the Live Like Bryant Foundation to provide uniforms and scholarships for the youth. $60. 6-10:30pm. Details

SUNDAY, November 5 

73. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.

Slice of Bluegrass! at Triple C Brewing Company: Enjoy bluegrass and pizza on the patio with friends. Free. 12-4pm. Details

Front Porch Sundays at Atherton Mill: Shop from over 70 local vendors plus expect live music and food trucks. Free. 11am-4pm. Details

Fall Music in the Garden Series at The Duke Mansion: Bring your lawn chair to enjoy live jazz and cocktails in the gardens. $45. 5-7pm. Details

Best of Charlotte Bridal Show at Divine Barrel Brewing: Plan your wedding by shopping or speaking with wedding vendors. Free. 1-4pm. Details

Game Day Sundays at 1501 South Mint: Wear your favorite NFL team’s apparel and enjoy a watch party with a cigar lounge. $0-$100. 1pm. Details

Vendor Market at Sip City: Shop from local small businesses while you sip on mimosas. Free. 3-7pm. Details

Carolina Panthers VS. Indianapolis Colts at Bank of America Stadium: Cheer on the home team as they take on the Indianapolis Colts. $29+. 4:05pm. Details

Books & Buddies at Hi-Wire Brewing: Swap your old books for new reads plus meet adoptable dogs. Proceeds benefit the pup at Billie’s Buddies. $10. 12-2pm. Details

Carolina Renaissance Festival at 16445 Poplar Tent Road: Watcha jousting match, eat a turkey leg and dress up in your best Renaissance attire. $20-$32. Times vary. Details

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